2026 JET Program (will open late Sept. 2025)

2026 JET Program

Applications for 2026 departures to Japan will open Fall 2025.

The application for the 2026 Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program will open this fall, with a rough timeline indicating the application period will be September 2025 to November 2025. Prospective applicants should visit the official JET Program website or their social media accounts to sign up for notifications and stay informed about the opening date and other important details. 

Estimated Key Dates for the 2026 JET Program Cycle:

• Application Available: September 2025 
• Application Deadline: November 2025 
• Interviews: Late January – Early February 2026 
• Results Announcement: March-April 2026 
• Placement Notifications: May 2026 
• Departure: July/August 2026

JET program portal by country

Embassy of Japan in the United States of America
Tel (1-202) 238-6772/6773
jetprogramusa.org

Embassy of Japan in the United
Kingdom
Tel (44-20) 7465-6668
www.jet-uk.org

Embassy of Japan in Australia
Tel (61-2) 6273-3244
www.au.emb-japan.go.jp

Embassy of Japan in New Zealand
Tel (64-4) 473-1540
www.nz.emb-japan.go.jp

Embassy of Japan in Canada
Tel (1-613) 241-8541
jetprogramme.ca

Embassy of Japan in Ireland
Tel (353-1) 202-8300
www.ie.emb-japan.go.jp

Embassy of Japan in France
Tel (33-1) 4888-6200
www.fr.emb-japan.go.jp

Embassy of Japan in Germany
Tel (49-30) 210940
www.de.emb-japan.go.jp

Embassy of Japan in China
Tel (86-10) 8531-9800
www.cn.emb-japan.go.jp

Embassy of Japan in Korea
Tel (82-2) 2170-5200
www.kr.emb-japan.go.jp/
itprtop_ja/index.html

Embassy of Japan in Russia
Tel (7-495) 229-2550
www.ru.emb-japan.go.jp

Embassy of Japan in Brazil
Tel (55-61) 3442- 4200
www.br.emb-japan.go.jp

Embassy of Japan in South Africa
Tel (27-12) 452-1500
www.za.emb-japan.go.jp

Embassy of Japan in the
Philippines
Tel (63-2) 8551-5710
www.ph.emb-japan.go.jp

Embassy of Japan in Singapore
Tel (65) 6235-8855
www.sg.emb-japan.go.jp

Embassy of Japan in Jamaica
Tel (1- 876) 929-3338
www.jamaica.emb-japan.go.jp

Embassy of Japan in Trinidad and
Tobago
Tel (1-868) 628-5991
www.tt.emb-japan.go.jp

Embassy of Japan in Barbados
Tel (1-246) 538-5700
www.bb.emb-japan.go.jp

Recruitment is also conducted in countries other than those listed above.

Please visit the website of the Embassy of Japan in your home country

Click here to apply for positions at JET Programme